A standardized patient is a person trained to portray a realistic patient, a family member, or another individual to accurately and consistently recreate a scenario. SPs are trained to give feedback to the students in the patient's voice. Standardized patients perform a wide variety of roles working with a wide range of medical professionals. These roles help students learn history taking and communication skills. The scenarios provide a safe environment to work through emotional situations. SPs are also trained to assist in the teaching of physical exam skills. Everything from taking blood pressure to gynecological exams. Working with both students and residents, the SPs are an invaluable part of their education. Helping them hone their skills in a safe and supportive way. Basic- this level is for new SPs. This is their training level. The SP's role is to be the patient in interview situations. They train and participate in one-on-one interviews with students. Their responsibilities are to memorize the case, perform the case according to specific instructions, and then provide specific, observable feedback to students. Several benchmarks must be achieved before moving on to interview status.
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Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED